- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hagerstown, MD
Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School
Federal NCES profile for Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240066000308
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Hagerstown · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Hagerstown, MD.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240066000308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
548 on latest CCD 240066000308 · Hagerstown, MD High · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 16.6:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hagerstown High (1,690 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 5 high schools in Hagerstown. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Hagersto
South Hagerstown High
1,690 students
- North Hagersto
North Hagerstown High
1,583 students
- Williamsport H
Williamsport High
1,061 students
- Western Height
Western Heights Middle
883 students
- E. Russell Hic
E. Russell Hicks Middle
841 students
- This school 548
Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School
548 students
What this shows Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School compares
Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School vs Maryland and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 29% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Maryland - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,937
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $17,937 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hagerstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsport High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E. Russell Hicks Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Hagerstown
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
South Hagerstown High
Standard public school
1,690 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
North Hagerstown High
Standard public school
1,583 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
Standard public school
347 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Washington County Job Development Center
Special-education school
38 students 6.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~548 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School
How many students attend Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School?
Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School has 548 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hagerstown, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School is 16.6:1, which is 14% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School?
35.0% of students at Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School?
Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School rank among high schools in Hagerstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Hagerstown, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hagerstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Boyd J. Michael Iii Technical High School, Washington County Public Schools also operates South Hagerstown High (1,690 students), North Hagerstown High (1,583 students), and Williamsport High (1,061 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.